Asheville man arrested on drug charges

Billy Franklin Hoffman, 58, of Asheville, was arrested Wednesday by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. He was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine, digital scales and glass pipes. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen goods, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling which is resorted by persons using controlled substances and obtaining property by false pretense. He was booked on a $45,000 bond.

Other arrests:

Richard Dee Huston II, 21, of Clyde, was arrested Wednesday by the Asheville Police Department. He allegedly stole three televisions, a computer and lockbox from a residence. The items were valued at $2,915. He was charged with breaking and entering and larceny after breaking and entering. He was booked on a $500 bond.

Priscilla Baker Hendrix, 32, of Leicester, was arrested Wednesday by the Asheville Police Department. She allegedly fraudulently obtained $19,127 in food stamps and $400 medical benefits. She was charged with food stamp fraud and medical provider fraud. She was released on a promise to appear.

Evan Ray McMahan, 30, of Asheville, was arrested Wednesday by Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. He was allegedly in possession of cocaine and a glass pipe. He was charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked on a $5,000 bond.

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Asheville man arrested on drug charges

Billy Franklin Hoffman, 58, of Asheville, was arrested Wednesday by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. He was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine, digital scales and glass pipes. He was